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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.72, 10,987.20 and 2,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.72, 10,987.20 and 2,130 is: 3,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.72 : 10,987.20 = 2,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.72/10,987.20 = 2,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.72x = 10,987.20 × 2,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.72x = 23,402,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,736/7,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.47

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